August Handprint Crafts: Summer Vacation and Back to School

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How is it August already? Where we live, the kids still have another month before they head back to school. But for many friends down south, the school bells will be ringing (ringin'!) soon.

Here are handprint crafts for August - I picked some that are perfect if you're still on vacation, as well as one for those heading back to school.

For those still on school vacation:

• Crafting a Green World has this amazing Sandy Handprint Keepsake, this would be so fun to make on a beach trip. Just make sure you hit the craft store first for plaster of Paris.

• Handprint and Footprint Arts & Crafts has a very cute Handprint Crab and a crabby song, too.

•  Handprint and Footprint Arts & Crafts also has a Flip Flops Footprint Art project, which could be cool for older kids who could enjoy decorating their own flip flops.

And for those heading back to school:

• Make a Handprint Apple for your new teacher with this cute version from Ramblings of a Crazy Woman:

And last but not least, here's how to make a handprint butterfly whether it's a symbolic commentary on your child's year ahead, or just as a final celebration of summer.

How are you celebrating August and the end of summer days and the return of school days?

I just compiled all the Handprint crafts that have been featured, read the full list here.